LISTOWEL – The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board is excited to share the developments of a third elementary school to offer a French Immersion (FI) program within the district.
St. Mary’s Catholic School in Listowel is commencing a French Immersion program beginning with a Grade 1 class in the 2023-24 academic year. Students currently enrolled in senior kindergarten and/or who will be enrolled in Grade 1 this September will have the option of becoming members of the first French Immersion cohort.
The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board possesses a rich history of French Immersion with programs currently offered in both counties. In Perth County, French Immersion is offered at Jeanne Sauvé Catholic School, Stratford, and St. Michael Catholic Secondary School, Stratford.
In Huron County, the FI program is offered at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Goderich and St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary School in Clinton. The French Immersion programs focus on the development of students’ ability to communicate in French as well as a deep understanding and appreciation of French culture both in Canada and globally.
Overview of the French Immersion Program
- 120 minutes French Literacy Block daily;
- 30 minutes English Literacy Block daily;
- French language of instruction: Science, social studies, health, drama, dance, physical education and visual arts; and
- English language of instruction: Mathematics, religion, music.
For more information regarding student registration for the French Immersion Program at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Listowel call the school at 519-291-3000 and follow St. Mary’s School (@stmaryslistowel) and the HPCDSB (@HPCDSB) on their social media platforms.
